Larry E. Swedroe is director of research for Buckingham and The BAM ALLIANCE. He holds an MBA in finance and investment from New York University and a bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch College. Larry was among the first authors to publish a book that explained the science of investing in layman's terms, "The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need." He has since authored seven more books and co-authored seven other books, including "The Incredible Shrinking Alpha: And What You Can Do to Escape Its Clutches" with Andrew L. Berkin. Larry is a prolific writer and contributes to multiple national outlets, including ETF.com.